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Fervor vs Vehement - What's the difference?

fervor | vehement |

As a noun fervor

is an intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor.

As an adjective vehement is

showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.

fervor

English

Alternative forms

* (Commonwealth spelling ) fervour

Noun

  • (US) An intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor.
  • (US) A passionate enthusiasm for some cause.
  • (US) Heat.

    • Synonyms

    * (passionate enthusiasm) fire in the belly, zeal

    Related terms

    * fervent * fervid * fever

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    vehement

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.
  • * 2007 , Scott Smith, The Ruins , page 236
    • Amy shook her head, vehement . "The vine didn't kill them. The Mayans did. They tried to flee and the Mayans shot them. The vine just claimed their bodies once they'd been shot. There's no thought involved in that.

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    Related terms

    * vehemence * vehemently

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